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Kwanzaa

Season 7 | 7m 07s

Kwanzaa is an African American tradition begun in 1966 celebrating family, community and culture. Based on African harvest festivals and observed from December 26 to January 1, it offers 7 days of self-affirmation and thoughtful reflection for African-American families culminating in feasting and gift-giving. Segment from the CELEBRATION episode

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Fiber artist L'Merchie Frazier uses her art to tell the untold African American stories
IAIA student Whisper Crow Dog & IAIA alumni on Terran Last Gun on ledger art
Meet engravers and silversmiths at the silversmithing traditional cowboy arts symposium
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Three generations at the Institute of American Indian Arts
Institute of American Indian Arts student on her work and exhibition
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The hogan on the Institute of American Indian Art campus
The Institute of American Indian Arts archives consists of works/records from faculty, alumni
Community at the Institute of American Indian Arts
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